The Institutes of Akbar 30.2

30.2

and on both sides of it, a screen is set up as before described which is supported by poles 6 yards long, fixed in the ground at distances of two yards. The poles are one yard in the ground, and are ornamented with brass knobs on the top, and kept firm by two ropes, one passing inside, and the other outside of the enclosure. The guards watch here, as has been described. In the midst of the plain is a raised platform, which is protected by an awning, or Námgírah, supported by four poles. This is the place, where his Majesty sits in the evening, and none but those who are particularly favoured, are here admitted. Adjoining to the Gulálbár, there is a circular enclosure, consisting of twelve divisions, each of thirty yards, the door of the enclosure opening into the Mahtábí; and in the midst of it, is a Chaubín ráotí, ten yards long, and a tent containing forty divisions, over which twelve awnings are spread, each of twelve yards, and separated by canvasses. This place, in every division of which a convenient closet is constructed, is called Ibachkí, which is the (Chagatai) name used by his Majesty. Adjoining to this a Sarápardah is put up, 150 yards in length and breadth, containing sixteen divisions, of thirty-six square yards, the Sarápardah being, as before, sustained by poles with knobs. In the midst of it the state-hall is erected, by means of a thousand carpets; it contains seventy-two rooms, and has an opening fifteen yards wide.